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N859 BAU

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,472 mi
Last recorded207,472 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 BAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 207,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 201,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 187,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 171,506 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 171,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2008 159,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2008 159,317 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2007 144,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 134,707 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 134,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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N859 BAU is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N859 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N859 BAU registered?

N859 BAU is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is N859 BAU safe to buy?

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